Shag Haircuts

Shag haircuts are great for women who want to wear versatile hairstyles. It works for short and medium hair but many women also like wearing it for long hair. There are ways to style the shag haircuts but first of all let’s discuss the types of shag haircut.

Short shag haircut: It consists of one or many layers. There is no layer longer than the chin. These layers are textured to frame the face. The back has few layers as compared to sides and front. In short, uniform look is given to the haircut. The layers can also be cut into various angles making them asymmetric.

Medium shag haircut: This type of shag haircut fall above the shoulders. It is cut in such a way it fall somewhere between chin and shoulders. It is the common type of shaggy cut that is more versatile than short shag. The length and number of layers depend on the choice of wearer.

Long shag haircut: This is type of shag haircut that has longest layers below the shoulder. A few layers are added to this haircut so that soft looks are given. This haircut can easily grow out so you don’t have to worry about the length. Long shag can be converted to short or medium shag at any time. It requires more time for styling due to long length of hair.

Male shag haircut: Shag haircut is not only given to women. There are some special types of male shag haircuts. The length of layers varies for this shag haircut. Many men wear short shag while others like long and medium shag. Male shag haircut can be uniform that have layers cut into even length. On the other hand, a razor can be used to create uneven layers that can be styled into a messy hairstyle.

Styling shag haircut These steps can be followed to style your shag haircut.

Step 1: You must get a shag haircut with bangs. The bangs can be angular and long if you have round face.

Step 2: Ask the hair stylist to add multiple layers to the shag haircut. A medium haircut is best if you want voluminous and sleek hairstyle.

Step 3: Begin styling the hair by applying mousse to damp hair. You can also add volumizer to add extra lift to hair. Use a blow dryer to dry the hair and use your fingers when using it.

Step 4: Now flip your hair from top to the ends. You can use gel, wax or pomade to make your hair look messy. This style can be created for all types of shaggy haircut. You can also pull the hair away or towards the face. This is done by keeping the layers in desired direction.